Meaning & Definition of word "Quintal"
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Quintal
/ˈkwɪn.təl/
noun:
- 1. A unit of mass equivalent to 100 kilograms.
- Example: The farmer harvested a quintal of wheat this season.
- 2. In some countries, a quintal may refer to a unit of weight that equals 100 pounds.
- Example: The produce was sold by the quintal at the market.
- 3. A term used in certain measurements, varying in definition based on regional standards.
- Example: Some regions use the term quintal to describe 50 kilograms instead of the standard 100.
- 4. A traditional unit of weight used for agricultural products.
- Example: The farmer delivered three quintals of rice to the local co-op.
Etymology
From Latin 'quintale', meaning 'a fifth', related to a fifth part of a hundredweight.
Common Phrases and Expressions
quintal of produce:
A standard measure for agricultural products.
load of quintals:
Refers to a large quantity measured in quintals.
Related Words
centner:
A measure of mass equal to 100 kilograms, similar to quintal.
metric ton:
A unit of mass equivalent to 1,000 kilograms.
Slang Meanings of quintal
Meaning: A large quantity of something, particularly in trade.
Example Sentence: That store moves quintals of coffee every week.